Heroes of Iwo Jima

Starring:Gene Hackman
Director: Lauren Lexton
Studio: A&E Home Video
Product Type: DVD

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The flag-raising atop Mt. Suribachi during the epic World War II battle of Iwo Jima is the focus of this stirring documentary narrated by actor and ex-Marine Gene Hackman. James Bradley, son of one of the flag-raisers and author of the best selling Flags of Our Fathers, relates many of the stories surrounding the men who fought at Iwo Jima, and retired Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal, who snapped the classic photograph, also offers his battlefield recollections. Family members of the men who raised the flag on Iwo Jima speaking movingly of the men and what prompted them to enlist in the Marine Corps. The rumors that Rosenthal faked the photograph are debunked, and the enormous symbolism of the Marines raising the flag and what it meant to America after four years of horrific combat is intelligently discussed in this look at how a single moment in American history has assumed legendary significance. --Robert J. McNamara

Customer Reviews:

One of the best WWII videos made........2007-02-16

If you read the book, "Flags Of Our Fathers" or saw the movie version, this is a must have video to add to your collection. In fact, I wish everyone could have and view this video. I have shown it to family and friends and everyone that I've shown it to wants their own copies to send to others as well!

Heroes of Iwo Jima.......2007-01-12

Excellent detail to a time in our history when our young Marines gave their all to preserve our freedom. This shows why it was said "Uncommon Valor Was a Common Virtue".This deseves 5 stars and not the 2 showing.

Iwo Jima Should Always Be Remembered.......2006-10-15

I have just finished viewing Heroes Of Iwo Jima and was deeply moved by
such an outstanding documentary . I live in Sydney Australia ,down under,
and have always shown a great interest in American Service Men with their
campaign's during the second world war . This would have to be one of the
best scripted and visual viewing I have ever seen . I thoroughly give it
five stars (it deserves more ) and every American and Australian home should purchase a copy , for the suffering and misery these men had to
endure . I mention Australian homes as we were comrades in arms at earlier
Pacific Locations . Please everbody , acquire a copy of this , it is very
compelling viewing . What more can I say , except , God Bless America

War IS Hell!.......2005-01-25

If you doubt that statement just view this "Heroes of Iwo Jima" DVD. Hosted by Gene Hackman, a former Marine, it gives you actual color footage of the actual battle. It is like you are there! The second flag raising on Mt. Suribachi has left an indelible imprint on me since I was a child. I never knew there were actually two flag raisings. The first was celebrated by the entire island and the ships offshore, rallying the troops to carry on. The second, was not even noticed, except by Joe Rosenthal and Hank Hansen. Rosenthal shot the actual picture and Hansen shot the motion picture of the event. Rosenthal's picture became the image we all know today. Lou Lowery shot pictures of the first flag raising, but his pictures were squashed by the Marine Corp when Rosenthal's picture was published first. The DVD gives you insight in to the men who rose the flags and tells their story. Survivors who actualy knew them and fought on Iwo Jima tell very interesting stories of the battle. One note I want to inject here about the flag raisers here is the fact that initially, due to mass confusion of battle, some of the flag raisers were mis-identified. For example, Harlon Block, the man at the base of the second flag raising was initially identified as Hansen, who took the motion picture of the event! Also, now that the first flag raising photo has surfaced, Raymond Jacobs, was mis-identified, and to this day has not gotten proper credit for his part in the first flag raising. He is the radioman and you can go to iwojima.com to read his story. This DVD shows that war IS Hell and stands as a tribute to the men who fought that 23rd day of February, 1945. All of us today owe a great deal to what they endured almost 60 years ago, fighting for our freedom. I for one, shall forever be indebted to them!

Heroes of Iwo Jima.......2003-01-11

This movie is wonderful, intense, and emotional.
I had read the book "Flags of Our Fathers" and felt James Bradley had done a exceptional job with keeping the un-educated reader interested in the true element of war. I then decided to purchase this movie, so I could have the faces with the history. For many who may not understand the couragious acts of these men, Gene Hackman, keeps the natoration, easy to follow,and with the utt-most repect. I can appreciate the actual footage, along with the veterans stories of that give a honest, tearful, and emotional journey into the past. A must have, for any History collector. Even one, which the school room should make part of their history agendas. Harsh but reality.

Average customer rating:

Bloated

Pacific Battlefront: Heroes of Iwo Jima
Starring: Pacific Battlefront-Battle of Iwo Jima
Manufacturer: Madacy Home Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Flags of Our Fathers (Widescreen Edition)

ASIN: B000I2KQNG
Release Date: 2006-10-24

Customer Reviews:

Bloated.......2007-06-06

This is a 2-disc set bloated to 5 discs by redundant playing of the same scenes for different narratives. Audio quality variable with the narrations often overcome by the music. Editing poor as infrequent use of maps and credits given at the end of first half of disc and again at end of disc. Iwo Jima only occupies one half of disc 5 and naval battles are glided over, so misleading title. In all, kind of boring to watch.
Disc 1: Pearl Harbor
Disc 2: New Guinea/Guadalcanal & the Solomons
Disc 3: Tarawa/Kwajalein
Disc 4: Saipan & Tinian/Peleliu
Disc 5: Iwo Jima/Okinawa

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